New Durastak Corn Trait Stack Approved by EPA

Cindy Zimmerman

Syngenta’s latest innovative corn trait stack for corn rootworm protection, Durastak™, has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and will be available in hybrids from both the Golden Harvest® and NK® brands, and through independent seed companies for the 2027 season. Drew Showalter, Head of Corn Portfolio Strategy for Syngenta, is at Commodity Classic this week to talk …

Audio, Commodity Classic, Corn, Syngenta

Syngenta Seeking Registration for New Active Ingredient

Cindy Zimmerman

Syngenta is seeking registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a new active ingredient, isocycloseram, to be trademarked as PLINAZOLIN® technology, that can be used in insecticide products for cotton, vegetables, field corn, tree fruit crops, cereals and more. Syngenta Technical Product Lead Kevin Langdon, Ph.D. talked about the new technology at Commodity Classic this week. “We’ll have four …

Audio, Commodity Classic, Corn, Crop Protection, Insecticides, Syngenta

DWFI Podcast 41 – New Nebraska Nitrogen Recommendations for Irrigated Corn

Cindy Zimmerman

After years of dedicated work from many people and sectors, UNL has released new recommendations for nitrogen fertilization of irrigated corn. In this episode, Nebraska Water Extension Educator Crystal Powers talks to UNL professor of agronomy Richard Ferguson, who has been involved in the project from the start. Listen here or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform: 17:34 The Robert …

Audio, Corn, Irrigation, Nutrient Management, Podcasts, Water, Water for Food

Alltech 2024 U.S. Harvest Analysis Released

Cindy Zimmerman

Global biotech leader Alltech has released its complete 2024 U.S. Harvest Analysis report which shows a combination of heavy early-season rains and late-season droughts has created distinct challenges for crop producers in the United States and indicates an overall moderate to high risk. “The trend for corn grain and corn silage is somewhat higher across all regions of the U.S. …

AgWired Animal, Alltech, Animal Agriculture, Corn, Feed, Livestock

NCGA President Hopeful for Year-Round E15

Cindy Zimmerman

It’s been 15 years since E15 was approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for use in most vehicles on the road today, yet it is still not available nationwide on a year-round basis. “And you know when you think about it’s ridiculous,” said Illinois farmer and National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Kenneth Hartman Jr. at the National Ethanol Conference …

Audio, Corn, Ethanol, National Ethanol Conference, RFA

Rep. Feenstra Champions E15 and 45Z to Help Farmers

Cindy Zimmerman

One of ethanol’s champions in Congress visited the National Ethanol Conference this week to chat with members of the industry and Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper about many issues, including his strong support of nationwide, year-round E15. Feenstra said it was frustrating to get so close with the inclusion of the provision in the Continuing Resolution in …

Audio, Corn, Ethanol, National Ethanol Conference, RFA

Agrauxine by Lesaffre Announces New Microbial Bio-nematicide

Cindy Zimmerman

Agrauxine by Lesaffre announces the launch of its new bio-nematicide Atroforce to the marketplace for use on soybeans, corn, cotton and potatoes as well as other cereal grains, brassicas, cucurbits and fiber type plants. Atroforce is a broad spectrum bio-nematicide that reduces damage caused by nematodes including lesion, dagger, root know, reniform, spiral, lance and soybean cyst and minimizes egg …

Biologicals, Corn, Crop Protection, Fungicide

Pivot Bio Launches New Retail Distribution Partnerships

Cindy Zimmerman

Agtech company Pivot Bio has announced a new strategic distribution partnership with Hefty Seed Company, one of the largest independent ag retailers in the U.S. with a network of 49 retail locations in 10 states. Beginning in 2025, PROVEN® 40, a microbial nitrogen source powered by Pivot Bio’s patented gene-edited technology, will be available at all Hefty Seed Co. locations. …

AgWired Precision, Corn, Precision Agriculture, Seed, sorghum, Wheat

Golden Harvest Hybrids Built for the North

Cindy Zimmerman

Golden Harvest and GHX are offering new corn hybrids specifically gred for those northern farmers who take pride in their ability to produce corn in a challenging environment every year. Each of the individual Hybrids Built for the North product is named for apex predators adapted for success there: · Hybrid G00A97-AA – The Hawk: Like a Hawk, G00A97-AA Brand …

Audio, Corn, Golden Harvest, Seed, Syngenta

Syngenta’s Victrato® Getting Closer to Registration

Cindy Zimmerman

Syngenta Seedcare technical lead Dr. Dale Ireland has been working on developing TYMIRIUM technology for over a decade and it is finally approaching the finish line. “We’re nearing registration for soybeans and once it’s registered, it will be called Victrato®. And that’s for soybeans for nematodes, sudden death syndrome, red crown rot and several other early season diseases that it …

Agribusiness, AgWired Precision, Audio, Corn, Cotton, Crop Protection, Seed, Soybean, Syngenta, Technology